In loving memory of

Choum Baccam
May 10, 1935 - September 15, 2009

Choum Baccam, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation will be held Friday, September 18, 2009, beginning at 12:00 noon at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 20, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jesse Perry and Mr. Monekham Hacksisombath officiating. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral service. Inurnment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been established to the Henry County Health Center Dialysis Unit. Choum was born May 10, 1935, the daughter of KhamAn Baccam and Kien Lo Thi in Muang Pieng, Xieng Khoang, in the province of Sonla,Viet Nam. On July 9, 1953, she married Toan Baccam. In 1976, Choum moved with her family to Mt. Pleasant and has lived there ever since. She was a full time mother and homemaker. Choum enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and mushroom hunting. She was a music lover and was especially fond of old Tai music. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant. She is survived by her husband, Toan Baccam, and seven daughters, Yenchay (Tony) Tangkhapanya, Bonnie Baccam, Tia (Rod) Scheitlin, and Phanie Baccam all of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Joy (Damon) Benedict of North Liberty, IA, Panith Baccam-Crile and Panom (Dave) Foell all of Waukee, IA; three sons, Khoung Kham (Oat) Baccam, Khamheuang Baccam and Lou (Stacie) Baccam, all of Mt. Pleasant, IA; sixteen grandchildren and one great- grandson. Also surviving are four sisters, Buon (Barry) Thongvanh of Storm Lake, IA, Quych Baccam of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Chanthamone (Monekham) Hacksisombath of Arkansas, and Phimmachanh Baccam of Des Moines, IA; one brother, Sayphet (Dai) Baccam of Des Moines, IA. Choum was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Khoi Baccam and Go Baccam; one brother, Toykham Baccam; and by two sisters, Tin Baccam and Bong Cam.

Tributes

Araceli Villanueva - September.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Phimmachanh and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Carrie Lewis - September 17, 2.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Panom, Panith, and family - our thoughts and prayers to you. The loss of parent is always hard, at any time and under any circumstances. But I know you can take comfort in wonderful memories and amongst family & friends both now and in the future. Much love to you - Carrie"

Madge Cremer - September 17, 2.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Phimmachanh and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I am sure she was an amazing woman. Madge Cremer FHLB Des Moines"

Claire Olsem - September 17, 2.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Panith & Family- Thinking of you, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Claire and Dustin, Tanner and Declan"

Suzanne Frick - September 16, .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Pamon and family, please accept our sympathies in the loss of your mother, sister, grandmother, etc. Our healing energy is being sent to you as you celebrate her life with loved ones. Byron, Suzanne, Madeline and Kyle Frick"

Jennifer Crull - September 16,.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Panom, Panith, and family - I am so sorry for loss. I have some wonderful memories of growing up around your family. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers."

Sue Moran - September 16, 2009.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Panom, My heart is very heavy for you and your family. Please know that I am thinking about you and here if you need anything."

Julie Piekema - September 16, .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Panith - I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You family are in my thoughts and prayers."

Tom Phillips - September 16, 2.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Panom, I was sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my prayers."